Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep
Sharon HandyBoring Books for Bedtime is a weekly, ad-free, AI-free sleep podcast in which we calmly, quietly read something rather boring to silence the brain chatter keeping you awake. Think Aristotle, Thoreau, and whoever wrote the 1897 Sears Catalog—mostly nonfiction, mostly old, a perfect balance of vaguely-but-not-too interesting. If you're on Team Sleepless, lie back, take a deep breath, and let us read... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 375 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||
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Let's return to the sands of sleep with this absolutely, totally true, not at all exaggerated account of Egypt. This time, a ramble connecting Greek gods to Egypt, a fabled labyrinth and lake all lost to time, and the tale of twelve kings accidentall... more
Let's fall asleep to more about the masters of relaxation, cats. This time, the unfairly maligned black, the beautiful blue, black-and-white versus white-and-black, the treasured Siamese, and the mystery of tailless cats. Also, an admonition to read ... more
Let's sink into slumber with this dreamy description of life in medieval France circa 1220. This time, the background of the barony in question and the somewhat circuitous route of acquisition by its ruling family. Spoiler alert, not wandering off fo... more
Let's relax to yet more information about steam engines, their types, and how their valves work, followed immediately by a glowing description of the newfangled gasoline engine that makes all the previous hours of steam engine learning a bit . . . po... more
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- So boring and so wonderful!
The most boring thing I ever heard. But I actually get to learn stuff that is surprisingly sometimes useful! Also thank you so much for not having adds. I feel like very few podcasts do that.
Edit: These books are old and convey outdated views but the podcaster clearly doesn’t abide by them.
Apple Podcasts5🐱🐈🫐
United Statesa month ago - Is is accidentally or intentionally racist?
I don’t know how anyone can spotlight Cristopher Columbus as a hero in 2025, but here we find someone who can. Unforgivable choice in readings.
Apple Podcasts1coopscoops89United States2 months ago - Incredible!
Finally, after 10 years of insomnia, this podcast gets me back to sleep in minutes! Thank you so much Sharon!
Apple Podcasts5MsMaiaM
Australia3 months ago - Boring
Guys,
This is the most boring podcast ever. Not interesting at ALL.
Apple Podcasts5BingoRingo5945United States3 months ago - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
These episodes are the only thing helping us get our two toddlers (1 yr & 2 yr) to sleep! Thank you 🌛🫶✨
Apple Podcasts5sometypeofwitchUnited States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #32 | United States/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #73 | United States/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #32 |  Canada/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
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Apple Podcasts | #115 | United Kingdom/Health & Fitness |
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This show offers a unique approach to helping listeners combat insomnia by reading gently from mostly nonfiction texts, often exploring older literature or obscure topics. With a focus on content considered 'boring,' including selections from classic authors and detailed catalogs, the presentations are designed to promote relaxation and facilitate sleep. The absence of ads and AI enhancements enhances its calming atmosphere, helping those plagued by racing thoughts find rest. Aiming at a niche audience, it caters to insomniacs and anyone in need of a tranquil way to wind down before sleep.
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